Re: [CH] Re: Piri-Piri - Whiskey question
Richard Williams (phandaal@home.com)
Wed, 07 Nov 2001 09:38:06 -0800
"T. Matthew Evans" wrote:
>
> If one is interested in smokiness, how about trying Laphroig, which is the
> smokiest single malt I have ever tasted.
>
> I'd like to hear from some more experienced scotch drinkers here....
>
> Matt
>
I reckon I qualify as an experienced Scotch drinker, as my collection of
single malts exceeds 60 bottles currently...Laphroaig certainly ranks up
near the top for smokiness, but in my book that title is held by Ardbeg.
The new ten year old distillery bottling is an absolute smoke and peat
monster! Just the thing for our Pacific Northwet winters...
If you are going to make piri-piri, you would be better off using
bourbon
or rum. Using an expensive single malt Scotch for cooking is a waste of
money and more importantly, a waste of the water of life...if you just
have
to try it, I'd recommend a inexpensive blend, Teacher's or Famous Grouse
or
something similar.
Personally, if I was gonna get wild with chiles and alcohol, it would be
with tequila. That might make an interesting piri-piri...worth a try,
anyhoo.
Richard